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Re: First Time with ProPride
BurbMan wrote: Note in the pic below how soft the sand is. All tires at 15 psi, and the truck will NEVER be at the same angle to the trailer as when you unhitched. Front/back and side/side will all be different depending on how the wind blew the sand. Once is a while hitching up was a pain, but mostly went pretty smoothly. For Mr Technical, GAZZER, yes I am talking about lubing the wedge surfaces, not the entire stinger!! Geez Dude, I'm not sure if I sense a smile on your face or not. Especially since there are "smile" emotion icons available in the posts :? Perhaps not since you are yelling my name? I'm just trying to help based on what has been posted and I get the feeling it got your panties in a twist? Wow!244Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Time with ProPride
mhardin wrote: From the Hensley owner's manual: A light coating of oil or grease on the wedges of the hitch bar will make latching and removal of the hitch bar easier. That is referencing the "wedges" as in the "tapers" which is the only steel to steel contact, not the stinger which is the 2.5" x 2.5". lube on the stinger does no good because it does not touch if unhitching correctly. Lube the wedges if you please! Cheers!286Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Time with ProPride
Guys, if you are pulling forward and moving the trailer, it's not because of the stinger lacking lube or rusting together, do yourself a favor and go measure the size of the female square opening that the stinger inserts into. The stinger is 2.5" square and the opening dimension of the hitch is much larger than that. You do not need to lube the stinger. If you are lined up correctly in height there is clearance between the 2.5" square stinger and what it fits into. The stinger is aligned when locked in with the over center cam locks closed down on the taper to taper fit. If you don't measure it yourself, ask Sean at Propride and he will confirm what I am saying. The opening that receives the stinger HAS to be larger or we would never be able to hitch up and this design would not work! The only reason lube would benefit on the stinger is if the trailer tongue was not raised high enough to bring the truck to it's "normal" suspension height, hence, the top of the stinger would raise to hit the inside top of the receiving female feature causing it to drag while pulling out until the truck would spring upward when it releases from the hitch. The same would be true if you raise the trailer tongue higher than the normal relaxed height of the truck suspension, only the stinger would rub tightly on the bottom side of the stinger. Like I said, if you don't believe me, go measure the size of the square opening in the receiving side of the coupling vs. the 2.5" stinger. I'm just trying to help :)286Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Time with ProPride
Folks, you don't need to lube your stinger. Simply measure the top of your stinger in your tow vehicle without a load on it and record the height. When unhooking, simply raise via the tongue jack to match the recorded height, Loosen the jacks to where the bars move freely, unhook and idle forward, it's that easy! BTW, if you know anyone that is interested in a high end TT with ProPride, check this out; http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/rvs/4567624233.html Cheers, -Gaz248Views0likes0CommentsRe: Best equalizer anti sway hitch
The precious cargo I always have on-board is worth every single penny for the ProPride 3P hitch. Had the Equal-i-zer brand and experienced a few white knuckle experiences (and yes, it was set up correctly) then researched and decided either the Hensley or ProPride and I went with the ProPride which is the next generation Hensley. As said already, friction type hitches somewhat control sway and the Hensley or ProPride eliminate it!335Views0likes0CommentsRe: Maxx Air Vent cover
If I am understanding what you are saying, your crank-up vent when looking from the front of your trailer opens at the front and hinges at the rear? If this is the case it was installed backwards. I would not install the MaxxAir cover to accommodate the trailer vent if it's backwards like this. You want the Maxx Air vent side to be facing the rear of the trailer!347Views0likes0CommentsRe: Outdoor Rv's, Timber Ridge
Hey glovedad, When you put this together, I strongly recommend that you invest in a good weight distribution hitch with sway control. When I purchased my 2013 280FKSB Blackstone, I purchased the equalizer brand hitch. It did a fairly good job at controlling sway, but on a trip from Oregon to Yellowstone, towing with my 3/4 ton Ram diesel I experienced a white knuckle experience with sway, even with the equalizer (and to anyone wondering, yes, it was set up correctly) hitch. I could also feel quite noticeably when big rigs passed as well. Upon returning home, I did more research and ordered a Pro Pride 3P hitch and installed it. I have made three trips with the new hitch and I can say that this hitch is a sway elimination hitch vs a sway control hitch. The TT tracks like it is on rails and cannot feel big rigs passing anymore. Some will say that it's too expensive, but to me the added safety of the precious cargo I have with me was worth every cent that this PP hitch cost. Regarding quality of the trailer, I am convinced that every TT made no matter what brand, are lacking in attention to detail. I have had several quality issues with the Blackstone as well and it's Outdoor RV's flagship! Cheers, -Gaz583Views0likes0Comments
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